What you'll learn

Learn basic functionality and navigation.
Review new functionality to Windows 10.
Review file management and customization with File Explorer.
Customize and personalize various areas of the Windows 10 operating environment.
Work with applications and programs including installing, updating, and troubleshooting.

Course content

8 sections • 59 lectures • 4h 46m total length

Introduction1:27

Logging In4:23
The Startup Screen5:25
Exploring the Desktop4:41
General Navigation3:16
The Action Center and Control Panel4:13
Manipulating Notifications8:48
Tablet Mode4:37
Launching an Application5:52
Interacting with Windows4:08
Quitting Applications2:42
Pinning Applications3:22
Customizing the Start Menu4:45
Customizing the Taskbar6:26
Explore how to customize the Windows 10 taskbar, including locking, moving, desktop and tablet auto-hide, small buttons, peeking, show badges, combine buttons, and pinning items by right-clicking or dragging.
Utilizing Search3:13
Explore the built-in Windows 10 search to locate files, applications, and web results without a browser, with optional Cortana integration and customizable filters.
Multitasking to Switch Between Multiple Applications4:32
Managing Several Desktops Using Task View3:00
Setting Up Cortana4:31
Using Cortana4:00
Powering Down Your PC4:50

Overview of the Drive and Folder Structure4:04
Using the Navigation, Details and Preview Pane6:19
Navigate your file explorer by using the navigation pane, quick access, and This PC, then customize views with the preview and details panes to locate and manage files efficiently.
Using Menus and Ribbons8:22
Viewing and Editing File Properties4:43
Selecting, Moving, and Copying Files5:21
Renaming Files and Folders4:06
Deleting and Restoring from the Recycle Bin3:26
Creating and Using Shortcuts3:54
Zipping and Unzipping5:03
Changing the Sort By and Group By Options5:06
Creating and Using a Library4:19
Customizing File Explorer and Frequent Places3:27
Learn to customize Windows file explorer by pinning your most frequent folders to the quick access toolbar, manage pinned vs unpinned locations, and understand how frequent visits update the list.
Configuring Files and Explorer Options7:03
Explore Windows 10 file explorer basics, including the tabbed ribbon, quick access toolbar, and file menu. Learn to customize frequent places, open new windows, and adjust view and search options.
Using OneDrive in Windows 104:30

Managing Accounts and Sign In Options6:44
Changing the Background7:07
Understanding the Lock Screen6:26
Changing Themes5:15
Personalizing Start7:27
Enabling Dark Mode3:44
Changing Screen Resolution4:47
Adjusting Audio Settings5:33
Managing Sleep and Screen Saver Modes7:02
Changing Default Storage Location2:53
Managing Devices4:16
Learn to manage Windows 10 Bluetooth devices up to 10 connected at once by viewing current and past connections, removing duplicates, and adding printers and scanners from the devices settings.
Adding Local and Network Printers3:47
Changing Type Settings3:27
Adjusting Mouse and Touchpad Settings8:03
Adjusting AutoPlay Settings4:18
Learn how AutoPlay activates with removable drives in Windows 10 and how to customize defaults, including open folder, ask me every time, or import to OneDrive or Photos.

Installing Applications from the Windows Store5:19
Navigate the Microsoft Store to install apps on Windows 10, discover Skype, and pin apps to the start menu or taskbar.
Installing Applications from the Web5:19
Setting Application Defaults4:47
Setting App Privacy and Permissions4:31
Uninstalling Applications7:38
Windows Defender and Windows Updates4:23
Accessing Task Manager3:31
Backing Up and Restoring Files Using Recover6:42
Learn to access Windows 10 backup and restore, select external drives, and customize folder-backed backups, with options for automatic intervals, exclusions, and recovery tools.

Requirements

Basic familiarity with computers and navigating the Internet.

Description

This course is designed to familiarize users with the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system. Users will login and learn basic functionality and navigation, review new functionality to Windows 10, review file management and customization with File Explorer, customize and personalize various areas of the Windows 10 operating environment, and work with applications and programs including installing, updating, and troubleshooting.

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Who this course is for:

Those wishing to become familiar with the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 1min

Getting Started in Windows 1019 lectures • 1hr 27min

File Management14 lectures • 1hr 10min

Customizing Windows 1015 lectures • 1hr 21min

Installing, Updating, and Troubleshooting8 lectures • 42min

Windows 10 End of Life1 lecture • 3min

Conclusion1 lecture • 2min

Final Assessment Quiz - Windows 10 End User Essentials0

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